list of books Sarah Palin wanted removed from the library - sigh

[kempermentor]

> Anne Squires:
> Let me reiterate that I am not a Palin supporter.  I just don't 
> think this story is correct.  I think the proverbial mountain has
> been made out of a mole hill.  

Kemper now:
I'm concerned how deep the hole under the mole hill goes.


> Anne Squires:
> As noted, the incident was in 1996.  We all know
> that the HP books which are on the list had not even been published in
> 1996. That fact in and of itself puts the entire story in a very
> questionable light, IMHO.  Someone, somewhere did not check their facts.

Kemper now:
I agree.


> Anne Squires:
> From what I understand (and I admit I could be wrong about this)
> citizens have the right to challenge/question what is in a public
> library since their tax dollars support the library.  Apparently
> some citizens had complained about some of the books.  As mayor,
> Palin had to ask about the matter.  She had to ask the librarian
> about her position.  She was looking into the matter on behalf of
some citizens.

Kemper now:
That could be true.  And if it is, it's troubling.
What concerns me is why would she be looking into the matter unless
she felt similarly.  Would Mayor Palin speak to the director of the
local health clinic and inquire about the process of terminating a
pregnancy because some of her constituents wanted safe abortions? I
don't think so as she has no intention of helping those constituents
because their belief system differs from hers.

Librarians fought against the (un)PATRIOT ACT.  They are our
protectors defending us against those who would deny us our first
amendment rights... them and the ACLU.

The Frontiersman reposted a news article regarding the situation from
12 years ago.  You can find it here:
http://tinyurl.com/6adxhj


Kemper